finch_build_container_image

WHAT IT DOES

What finch_build_container_image does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents invoke finch_build_container_image to trigger actions in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why finch_build_container_image needs a policy

Building a container image executes code and triggers external processes whose outcomes depend on input arguments (Dockerfile, build context, etc.). This is Execute rather than Write because it runs build operations with side effects beyond simple data creation. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the name itself strongly suggests execution of a build pipeline.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'finch_build_container_image' indicates execution of container image build operations. 'build' implies triggering an external operation (container image compilation/packaging) whose effects depend on arguments provided.

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Verdict

finch_build_container_image Rate-limited

finch_build_container_image stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "finch_build_container_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "finch_build_container_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about finch_build_container_image

What does the finch_build_container_image tool do? +

finch_build_container_image. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on finch_build_container_image? +

Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for finch_build_container_image: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is finch_build_container_image? +

finch_build_container_image is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit finch_build_container_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the finch_build_container_image rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block finch_build_container_image completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for finch_build_container_image. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides finch_build_container_image? +

finch_build_container_image is provided by the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.